All Reviews for Family & Accessible Travel

We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary by revisiting the Shida Cave, which we visited 50 years ago. Although my memories had faded, the scenery from that time came back to me once again.

結婚して50年、金婚のお祝いに50年前に訪問したシダの洞窟を再び訪問しました。記憶があり薄れていましたが、再びその頃の風景が甦ってきました。

At Zavas, it takes a lot of time, but with the tour, we arrived in no time. There are no restrooms at the trailhead, so it's reassuring that we could stop at the beach's restroom along the way.

The Makapu'u Trail itself is an easy walk on a paved path, and since it was cloudy partway through, we were able to climb comfortably in the cool weather. We also saw whale spouts several times.

It was refreshing to see Diamond Head from a different angle than the Waikiki side.

ザバスではとても時間がかかるので、ツアーだとあっという間に到着。
登山口にはトイレがないので、途中でビーチのトイレに寄ってもらえるのも安心。

マカプウトレイル自体は舗装された道で歩きやすく、途中から曇りだったので涼しく登れました。
クジラの潮吹きも何度か見れました。

ダイヤモンドヘッドがワイキキ側とは違う方から見れて、新鮮でした。

Since it was a special trip to Hawaii, I wanted to have the best experience, so I booked for my family of five. The receptionist was already friendly and easy to talk to. The male staff on the boat spoke in broken Japanese with a lot of humor while preparing us for the flight. He took pictures with my elderly mother and even played around with a shark doll to make the photos more fun, showing a great spirit of service. This might be the last time I can come with my mother, but it truly became a wonderful lifelong memory. Thank you very much.

せっかくのハワイなので、最高の体験がしたくて家族5人で申し込みました。
受付のお姉さんから既にフレンドリーで接しやすかったです。
船上の男性スタッフさんは、片言の日本語を交えながらユーモアたっぷりに話しかけながら、飛ぶ準備をしてくれました。
高齢の母と一緒に写真を撮ってくれたり、写真映えするようサメの人形を使ってふざけてくれたりして、サービス精神に溢れていました。母と来れるのはもしかしたら最後かもしれませんが、本当に楽しい一生の思い出になりました。
ありがとうございました。

We had a free afternoon on the Big Island and wanted to check out the Waipio Valley. After a little research, we found that the only way for non-locals to visit was with an official guide. The Waipio shuttle is a custom vehicle designed to safely navigate the tricky terrain - including steep grade and crossing shallow rivers. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun! Not only could he expertly drive us where we needed to go, but he also offered to take photos at each beautiful stop. This was a highlight of our trip!

We had a wonderful time on the excursion. The staff were friendly and helpful. I loved the music and interaction with the staff on the boat. The Fern Grotto and the story told of the history was great!! I will definitely tell others about this great experience.

It became a memorable experience. Thank you to all the staff for the great photos. Even though we went 150 meters out, we didn't feel it was over the sea. The seawater was a bit salty, though!

さいな思い出となりました。
スタッフのみなさん、良い写真もありがとうございました。
150メートル行っても海のうえなので感じませんでした。多少海水ごしょっぱいでしたが！

One tour had five different activities mixed together, which caused the return time to be delayed by one hour.

I think it's better to stop the practice of forcing tips with signs.

I would like the horseback riding staff to be positioned at the front and back of the line, not just one person at the front.

ひとつのツアーで５組のそれぞれ別のアクティビティが混ざったツアーになっていた為、戻り時間が1時間遅れになった

チップを強制する貼紙はやめたほうがいいと思う

乗馬スタッフは前一名でなく隊列の前後に付けてほしい

Tour organizers were excellent, great communications. Captain Larry and first mate Zach were great, excellent hosts and put us on a bunch of fish.

Started slow, trolling until we reached the bottom fishing sites . Caught a few fish, including small barracudas. Finally hit a spot where the actions was wild, at one time five fish on at the same time. Zach ably handled it all, including taking our pictures with the fish. If you wanted to bring them home, Zach had some good recipes.

On the way into the harbor, saw over a half dozen whales. Great experience!

Gary was a knowledgeable and easy guide, and everything was well organized.

I booked a day when I arrived in Waikiki. It was good for alleviating jet lag since I was active. A guide who spoke Japanese came to pick us up at the hotel, and we strolled around the park near Ala Moana. Since there were just two of us, we had a bit of freedom to stop and buy drinks from a café wagon, which allowed us to fully enjoy the Segway experience. We got caught in a little rain, but we managed to play for the entire time and even saw a beautiful rainbow, which was great.

On the way back, we were dropped off at Ala Moana Shopping Center, but it took a bit of time to get back to the hotel because it was crowded when we took the trolley after shopping.

ワイキキに着いた日を予約しました。体を動かすので時差ボケ解消に良かったです。
ホテルまでお迎えに来てくれて日本語が話せるガイドさんとアラモアナのほうの公園などを散策しました。2人だったので途中カフェワゴンで飲み物を買わせてもらったり少し自由がきいたのでセグウェイを満喫できました。少し雨に降られましたがなんとか時間いっぱい遊べて綺麗な虹も見れて良かったです。
帰りはアラモアナショッピングセンターに送ってもらったのですが、買い物してからトロリーに乗ってホテルの方まで戻るのが混んでいて少し時間がかかりました。

He took us into a very narrow canyon and we got within feet of the walls.
He pointed out the whales and paused so we could get a good look.

It was easily the apex of our vacation in Maui.

This was my first whale watching experience. There were also small boat tours available, but I was glad to be on a larger boat since the waves were quite high. There were a few small boats around us, and they seemed to be having a tough time with the waves. I was able to see the whales blowing water from a distance. I wished I could have seen them a bit closer, but since they are wild whales, it can't be helped.

初めてのホエールウォッチング、小さな船のツアーも有りましたが、波もそこそこ高く、大きな船で良かったです。
周りに、何隻か小さな船も来てましたが、波に揺られで、大変そうでした。
クジラは、遠くで、潮を吹いてるのが確認出来ました。
もう少し近くで見たかったですが、野生のクジラですから、仕方ないですね

I participated in a whale watching tour in Hawaii aboard the Star of Honolulu. I was excited and thrilled as I boarded the ship. Since it was a large vessel, after exploring the interior, I headed to the deck with a view of the ocean. My friends and I gazed at the blue sea; although we didn't encounter any whales, we enjoyed the distant views of Diamond Head and the cityscape of Waikiki. There was no rocking, and the pleasant breeze made me feel refreshed.

I wanted to see a jumping whale, but since they are wild creatures, it can't be helped. The pineapple cake and tea were very delicious.

　スターオブホノルルに乗ってハワイでのフォエールウォッチングに参加しました。テンションも上がりワクワクしながら乗船しました。大型船なので船内探索後、海の見える甲板へ。友達と青い海原を眺め、鯨には中々遭遇しないものの、遠くに見えるダイヤモンドヘッドやワイキキの街並みを見渡し、揺れもなく心地よい風を受け、気分は爽快でした。
　ジャンプする鯨を見たかったですが、自然界の生き物なので仕方ないですね。パイナップルケーキと紅茶はとても美味しかったです。

We weren’t impressed at all about the voyage you take to the sandbar . We literally just went backwards in the boat for 100 yards and we were there. The pictures make it seem as you travel a ways to a destination …. The music was awesome and so was the light skin Hawaiian 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽……. The crew was nice but for our party of 6 , we all agreed it was lame .

We have been to Hawaii several times and I kind of wanted to do a luau again, but also love getting on the water… This cruise is both… Quite a good deal! Also always fun!

The dancers were truly professional. The hula dance and singing were both very wonderful. The costumes changed multiple times, which added to the enjoyment. I think those from the generation that knows Elvis and Michael will have a great time. I didn't know much about Elvis, but the older guests seemed to really enjoy it. Michael was a bit taller, but I had a great time with him as well. The fire dance was really surprising. Since it was right in front of me, I could feel the heat of the flames. It was a long time from dinner to the show, but I really enjoyed it.

ダンサーの皆さんは本格的です。
フラダンスも、歌もとても素敵でした。
衣装も何度も着替えて、楽しめます。
エルビスとマイケルは、知っている世代の方は楽しめると思います。
私はエルビスは知らなかったのですが、年配の方は喜んでました。
マイケルもちょっと背が高いマイケルでしたが楽しめました。
ファイヤーダンスは本当にびっくり。
目の前だったので、炎の熱さも伝わってきました。
食事からショーまで長い時間でしたが楽しめました。

The weather was great, making for an incredibly fun activity. I also tried stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), and the waves were calm, so I was able to stand up and paddle right away. Being pulled at high speed on the bumper tube and banana boat had me laughing more than ever this year. I was also very satisfied to see sea turtles up close.

There are staff members who speak Japanese, and they provided donuts, juice, and water, so it was no problem even if I missed breakfast.

天気にも恵まれて最高に楽しいアクティビティとなりました。SUPにも挑戦しましたが、波も穏やかなのですぐに立って漕げるようになりました。
バンパーチューブとバナナボートで高速で引っ張って貰い今年一番笑いが止まりませんでした。
ウミガメも近距離で見れて大満足。

日本語を話せるスタッフもいますし、ドーナツとジュース、水も提供してくれるので朝ごはん間に合わなくても大丈夫でした

The boat was very clean and spacious, and there were few waves or swells, so even small children were able to enjoy themselves. The captain, who spoke Japanese, and the friendly crew supported us with fishing, allowing us to catch several fish with great pulling sensation in a short amount of time. I go fishing in Japan as well, but it's rare to catch this many. We also encountered a group of sea turtles and dolphins, making for a very satisfying fishing trip.

船はとても清潔で広く、波やうねりも少ない為小さなお子様も楽しまれていました。
日本語も話せるキャプテンとフレンドリーなクルーが釣りをサポートしてくれて、短時間で引き味の良い魚を複数釣り上げることが出来ました。私は日本でも釣りに行きますが、こんなに釣れることは稀です。
ウミガメやイルカの集団にも遭遇して大満足の釣行になりました。

I originally signed up for 7:20, but I received a message the day before the tour asking to change it to 8:20. I couldn't answer the call because I was in another activity, and I only noticed the message later when I checked my email. It might be a good idea to check your phone and email frequently while staying in Hawaii, at least until the day before the tour.

A cheerful driver picked us up. We received water after descending (I might have wanted it earlier, haha). From the bottom, the summit looked very far away, and I was worried about whether I could return in two hours with my preschooler (who is in their last year). However, we were able to climb more smoothly than I expected. After descending, we had enough time to rest on a bench and look at souvenirs.

元々7:20で申込んでいましたが、ツアーの前日に8:20に変更して欲しいとの連絡がありました。
別のアクティビティ中に着信が来ていたので電話には出られず、後からメールを見て気づくことができました。
ハワイ滞在中でもツアー前日までは念のため電話、メールをこまめに確認しておくといいかもしれません。
陽気なドライバーさんが送迎してくれました。お水は下山した後にもらいました。（先に欲しかったかも笑）
下からは頂上がとても遠くに見えたので未就学児（年長）を連れて2時間で戻って来れるかなと不安になりましたが、思ったよりサクサク登れました。下山後もベンチで休憩したりお土産を見る時間的余裕がありました。

An 80-minute showdown
A performance that continues without a break
A show that keeps your eyes glued
The sense of unity in the audience
A moment of satisfaction for everyone
Thunderous applause
It was a magnificent stage!

80分一本勝負
休みなく続くパフォーマンス
目の離せないショウ
観客席の一体感
みんな満足のひととき
万雷の拍手
見事な舞台でした!

I was able to enjoy an aerial walk with a view of Diamond Head, the beach, and Hilton Village! When you're up parasailing, it’s not scary, but there are times when it can feel a bit frightening while you're on the boat due to the speed. If you pay $40, they will take about 100 photos for you.

ダイヤモンドヘッド、ビーチ、ヒルトンビレッジを一望できる空中散歩ができました！パラセーリングで上がってる時は怖くないですが、船がスピード出す都合上、船に乗ってる時は浮遊感があり怖い時があります。40ドル払えば写真を100枚程度撮ってくれます。

Last visited fern grotto in 1978. So disappointed we couldn’t walk up into cave as before. Sidewalks were broken and heaving up. Difficult to walk. Dangerous

Cody and team were funny and attentive. The tubing was a blast. Definitely bring a long sleeve rash guard or if you get cold quickly seriously consider renting wet suit top. About 3 in our group of about 20 got quite cold. Rest of us were fine. This is a must do when on Kauai.

The show was enjoyable, and the power of the live band's performance along with the singers and dancers was excellent. I was very satisfied that we could take photos at the end, but it's better not to have high expectations for the food.

ショーは楽しく、生バンドの演奏の迫力と歌手やダンサーのパフォーマンスは最高でした、最後には写真撮影もでき大満足でしたが、食事は期待しない方がよいですね。

I have been visiting Hawaii once or twice a year, and this time, I finally managed to visit during the season when it's possible to see whales, even though it's the rainy season.

Honestly, the chances were fifty-fifty, but we were blessed with good weather, making for a decent cruising day. However, the whales were not making an appearance for quite some time, and I thought we might have missed out this time as I was just enjoying the beautiful views of Honolulu and Diamond Head.

Then, just like something out of a TV drama's ending, we had an incredible encounter. We saw spouts, double diving, and even dolphins joining the show—it was fantastic! My wife was so moved that she was inexplicably praying. 😆

　毎年1〜2回　ハワイを訪れていましたが今回ようやく、雨季ではありますが鯨と対面可能な時期に訪れる事が出来ました。
　正直可能性は五分五分だったのですがお天気にも恵まれまずまずのクルージング日和でした、
　ただ肝心の鯨さんは中々お出ましが無く、ただただホノルルの街並みとダイアモンドヘッドの素晴らしい景色を眺めていて今回はハズレかと思ってましたら、
まさにテレビドラマのエンディングかと思うくらいの出会いがありました、
潮吹きやダブルでのダイビングやおまけにイルカまで出てきて素晴らしいショーでした。
　私の妻は感激で何故か拝んでました　😆

The guide was very friendly and wonderful, and they took us snorkeling all around Hanauma Bay. However, considering the fee to enter the ocean, the water clarity was low, and there were only dull-colored fish, which was disappointing given my high expectations for snorkeling. It was the morning sea, after all... But the guide was amazing!

とてもフレンドリーで素敵なガイドさんで、ハナウマ湾をくまなく？シュノーケリングしてくれました。ただ、お金を払って入る海の割には透明度が低く、魚も地味な色の魚ばかりで、期待が大きかっただけにシュノーケリングは残念でした。朝いちの海なのに…。でも、ガイドさんは最高！でした。

The course has changed since I experienced it a year ago, and we couldn't get close to the movie filming locations. The scenery was amazing, but I preferred the previous course. Although there was a shuttle service, the gap between the bus arrival/departure times and the experience was too long. It seems that for the 11:30 start time, the bus leaves just before that. I took a stroll on a nearby beach, but even then, I felt a bit at a loss for what to do.

一年前に体験した際とコースが変わっており、映画のロケ地の近くまでいけなかった。
景色は最高だったが、前回のコースの方が良かった。
送迎付きだったが、バスの到着出発時刻と体験の時刻の空き時間が長すぎた。
11:30開始の回だとちょうど一本前のバスが出た後だかららしい。
近くのビーチ散策をしたが、それでも少し持て余した。

Une expérience inoubliable.
Une journée belle et fantastique.

Merci

First of all, having staff who could speak Japanese was incredibly helpful. There were several people at the reception, and among them, one person spoke Japanese. Additionally, before boarding the canoe, a Hawaiian explained how to paddle and hold the canoe in broken Japanese, which made it easy to understand and gave me a sense of reassurance.

That aspect was quite significant.

Moreover, the experience was so memorable that it will stay with me for a lifetime. We paddled out a bit from the shore and then returned, and it reminded me of a scene from a Disney movie, like Moana, which made me smile.

It was truly wonderful to have a Hawaiian experience with Diamond Head in the background! I can only express my gratitude to the locals. Thank you!

まず、日本語が話せるスタッフが居た事はすごく助かった。受付には複数人いたが、その中で1人日本語を話せる人がいてさらにカヌー乗船前の説明も漕ぎ方や持ち方などハワイ人が片言日本語で説明してくれてわかりやすくて安心感を覚えました。
その点はかなり大きかったです。
そして、体験の方は一生思い出に残るくらいとてもいい体験ができました。浜から少し沖の方へ出るまでに漕いでまた浜まで戻るのですが、それがまるでディズニー映画に出てたモアナのようなシーンを思い浮かべました笑
ダイヤモンドヘッドを背景にハワイらしい体験ができた事はほんとに良かったです！
現地の人に感謝しかないです。ありがとう。

I was very moved. It was fun to feel a sense of unity with the audience. The intensity was also wonderful, and I can only say it was the best. If you're going to Hawaii, I definitely recommend it.

とても感動しました。観客と一体感が味わえるようで楽しかったです。迫力がも素晴らしいですし最高の一言です。ハワイに行くなら是非オススメです。